Tanzania: Market for Paper And Paperboard, Excluding Newsprint 2024

Market Size for Paper And Paperboard, Excluding Newsprint in Tanzania

In 2022, the Tanzanian market for paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Production of Paper And Paperboard, Excluding Newsprint in Tanzania

In value terms, paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint production shrank modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Paper And Paperboard, Excluding Newsprint

Exports from Tanzania

Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint exports from Tanzania declined rapidly to X tons in 2022, falling by X% compared with the year before. In general, exports, however, showed a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then reduced rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint exports dropped to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Exports by Country

Kenya (X tons) was the main destination for paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint exports from Tanzania, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint exports to Kenya exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Uganda (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Zambia (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Kenya stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Uganda (X% per year) and Zambia (X% per year).

In value terms, Kenya ($X) remains the key foreign market for paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint exports from Tanzania, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Uganda ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by Rwanda, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Kenya stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Uganda (X% per year) and Rwanda (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Rwanda ($X per ton) and Kenya ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Uganda ($X per ton) and China ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to China (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Paper And Paperboard, Excluding Newsprint

Imports into Tanzania

In 2022, imports of paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint into Tanzania contracted modestly to X tons, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year's figure. Overall, total imports indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then dropped slightly in the following year.

In value terms, paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

India (X tons), Kenya (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main suppliers of paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint imports to Tanzania, together comprising X% of total imports. Indonesia, South Africa, Germany, Austria, Thailand, Sweden, Hong Kong SAR, Poland, Vietnam and South Korea lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Vietnam (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, India ($X), China ($X) and Kenya ($X) appeared to be the largest paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint suppliers to Tanzania, with a combined X% share of total imports. Indonesia, South Africa, Austria, Germany, Thailand, Sweden, Poland, Hong Kong SAR, Vietnam and South Korea lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Vietnam, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per ton), while the price for Hong Kong SAR ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Korea (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform